Alzheimer's disease is a serious degenerative disease which is mainly typical of the developed countries. The prevalence percentage in Africa is only 2.6 %, whereas in America it is 6.5 % and in Western Europe 7.2 %. Overall, this disease affects 44 million people worldwide. With respect to the demographic development, a number of people suffering from Alzheimer's disease is expected in future. The key issue is not only the discovery of an effective medication, but also the early diagnosis, prevention and care about people with AD, as well as the provision of an equivalent rise of places in health and social institutions. Since the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) imposes a severe economic and social burden, the main purpose of this study is to analyze and compare available non-pharmacological approaches to the prevention and treatment of patients with AD with special focus on their cognitive competences. In addition, the analysis also concentrates on the costs of pharmacological care in individual countries all over world. This is done by using Drummond's methodological approaches to direct and indirect costs. The analysis of non-pharmacological approaches is conducted on the basis of literature review of both clinical and review studies relevant for the research issue in the acknowledged databases and a comparison and evaluation of their findings.

University Hospital Hradec Kralove Biomed Research Center Hradec Kralove Czech Republic

Citace poskytuje Crossref.org

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Through Intervention by Second Language Acquisition in Older Adults

Neuropharmacology of Cevimeline and Muscarinic Drugs-Focus on Cognition and Neurodegeneration

The Effect of Mediterranean Diet on Cognitive Functions in the Elderly Population

Maintaining and Supporting Seniors' Wellbeing through Foreign Language Learning: Psycholinguistics of Second Language Acquisition in Older Age

Benefits of the Use of Mobile Applications for Learning a Foreign Language by Elderly Population

The Effect of Healthy Diet on Cognitive Performance Among Healthy Seniors - A Mini Review

Current Research on the Impact of Foreign Language Learning Among Healthy Seniors on Their Cognitive Functions From a Positive Psychology Perspective-A Systematic Review

The Impact of Nutrition and Intestinal Microbiome on Elderly Depression-A Systematic Review

Are There Any Cognitive Benefits of Computer-Based Foreign Language Training for Healthy Elderly People? - A Mini-Review

E-learning as valuable caregivers' support for people with dementia - A systematic review

Effect Of An Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Intake On The Delay Of Cognitive Decline: Role Of Secoiridoid Oleuropein?

The Concentration of Memantine in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of Alzheimer's Disease Patients and Its Consequence to Oxidative Stress Biomarkers

Multidomain Lifestyle Intervention Strategies for the Delay of Cognitive Impairment in Healthy Aging

Nutritional Interventions as Beneficial Strategies to Delay Cognitive Decline in Healthy Older Individuals

Cognitive decline in normal aging and its prevention: a review on non-pharmacological lifestyle strategies

Computer-Based Training Programs for Older People with Mild Cognitive Impairment and/or Dementia

Use of the Internet as a prevention tool against cognitive decline in normal aging